On April 19, 1775, the citizens of Lexington, Concord, and surrounding towns came together to defend their towns and their way of life in response to Samuel Prescott’s cry, “The British are coming, The British are coming!” This Patriots’ Day in 2024, I’m bringing you the message, “the MAGAs are coming!” And believe me when I say we really do not want to be under their rule.
A home-rule petition for ranked choice voting (RCV) was adopted by about 90% of Concordians at 2022’s town meeting. But the state legislature hasn’t acted. We urgently need to let our legislators know that they must actively advocate for our RCV bills.
Members of Concord Indivisible and its allies gathered again at First Parish in Concord to hear former governor Deval Patrick, Harvard professor/democracy activist Danielle Allen, and other local leaders, speak about the threats to our democracy and the work we have to do to save it.
Our first fuddle (and everyone’s, as far as we know) surely won’t be our last: It was an enjoyable social event, an inspiring political meeting, and a chance to take meaningful action.
A home-rule petition for ranked choice voting (RCV) was adopted by about 90% of Concordians at last year’s town meeting. But the state legislature hasn’t acted. Unless the legislature acts this year, Concord and several other towns will have to hold another vote on RCV next year!
Climate and environmental leader Bill McKibben was asked after his recent talk in town about climate change, migration, and racism…
The Ukrainian National Anthem — written 175 years ago — has a refrain that translates, “We will lay down our soul and body for our freedom.” This is what Ukrainians have been doing for the last year and will continue to do going forward.
by Diane Proctor Holding the newest issue of The Concord Bridge in our hands, with State Representative Simon Cataldo’s picture on the…
Members of Concord Indivisible and its allies gathered on the steps of First Parish Church to remember the January 6 insurrection and renew our commitment to preserve our democracy.
Scores of local residents joined us on a gorgeous fall day to send a clear message: We won’t accept turning back the clock on women’s rights!